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Crisis Prevention Institute Case Study

Wisconsin Public Schools – Melissa Holland

Introduction

This case study of Wisconsin Public Schools is based on a May 2016 survey of Crisis Prevention Institute customers by TechValidate, a 3rd-party research service.

“We have built a professional community with staff members who work together to avoid acting-out behaviors.”

“CPI improved staff de-escalation skills, overall safety, and has become ingrained in our training.”

“Using CPI training has led to improved student outcomes because of an increase in direct instruction time (For instance, test scores, student grades, graduation rates, etc.).”

Challenges

  • Sought Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training to:
    • Reduce workplace violence rate
    • Improve staff confidence in working with challenging student behaviors
    • Improve staff skills in managing behaviors

Environment

  • Categorizes their school as:
    • A rural school
    • A public school

Results

  • Reduced challenging / disruptive behaviors by over 50% since implementing CPI de-escalation techniques.
  • Decreased the use of physical restraint and seclusion by 75—99% since implementing CPI training.
  • Agrees that the enhanced content has helped them, their staff, and their school.
  • Achieved return on investment with CPI by:
    • Reducing injuries
    • Reducing worker compensation claims
    • Reducing liability
    • Improving staff skills and confidence




About This Data

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